Computer storage units imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $6.2 million of computer storage units in 2024 (15 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 15 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 67 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 36 t |
Where Lebanon imports computer storage units from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Ireland (25%), Taiwan (21%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 27% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 25% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 21% |
| Thailand | $426K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $232K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $228K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $175K | 2.8% |
| Philippines | $138K | 2.2% |
| United States | $83K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $76K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $423.55 per kg, close to the world average of $384.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer storage units exports from Lebanon
Exports of computer storage units by Lebanon reached $395 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (29%), Mozambique (24%), Republic of the Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $116K | 29% |
| Mozambique | $96K | 24% |
| Republic of the Congo | $47K | 12% |
| Malawi | $23K | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 5.6% |
| Gabon | $22K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 5.4% |
| Jordan | $11K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $9K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $8K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported computer storage units worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Ireland (25%) and Taiwan (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $423.55 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $384.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer storage units to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2019 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export computer storage units?
Yes. Lebanon exported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Mozambique and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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